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Gateways Access to Jewish Education Inc

EIN 04-3494246 · Newton, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GATEWAYS PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES, EXPERTISE, AND SUPPORT TO ENABLE STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS TO SUCCEED IN JEWISH EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS AND PARTICIPATE MEANINGFULLY IN JEWISH LIFE.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
51
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$173,027, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. DAY SCHOOL SERVICES: THE GATEWAYS DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM DELIVERS DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE GATEWAYS DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES IN-SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES WHICH MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS TO ACCESS A JEWISH EDUCATION.
  2. $379,542 spent. THE CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING (CPL): GATEWAYS PROVIDES IN-PERSON COACHING AND CONSULTATION, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS WITH GATEWAYS EXPERTS, ALONG WITH CURRICULUM UNITS AND ONLINE COMMUNITY PLATFORMS, RESOURCES AND TOOLS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES.
  3. $420,229 spent. GATEWAYS PROVIDES A HIGH-QUALITY, JOYFUL JEWISH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS WITH A RANGE OF DISABILITIES AND LEARNING NEEDS AGES 5-18. AT GATEWAYS, STUDENTS DISCOVER JEWISH HOLIDAYS, TEXTS, AND TRADITIONS, LEARN TO READ HEBREW, PREPARE FOR B'NEI MITZVAH, ENGAGE IN TIKKUN OLAM (REPAIRING THE WORLD), AND BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH JEWISH PEERS. THROUGH OUR UNIQUE APPROACH, STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION, SMALL CLASS SIZES, AND A MULTI-SENSORY APPROACH TAILORED TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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